R&D Scientist (Formulation & Manufacturing Support)

Job Description

Our client is a growing manufacturer in the food and dietary supplement space, focused on developing and producing high-quality products. They are looking to add an R&D Scientist (Formulation & Manufacturing Support) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$65k - $75k Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Position Overview:
The R&D Scientist (Formulation & Manufacturing Support) role is a formulation-focused R&D position deeply embedded in production and manufacturing operations. Rather than being a bench-only R&D role, this position requires hands-on involvement with live manufacturing batches, real-time decision-making, and frequent interaction with Operations. Responsibilities include evaluating in-process performance, identifying deviations, and making formulation adjustments based on actual manufacturing behavior.

Responsibilities of the R&D Scientist (Formulation & Manufacturing Support):

• Develop and optimize formulations for capsules, tablets, and powders to support Sales and Marketing initiatives.
• Monitor blending operations and review samples pulled directly from production blenders.
• Perform in-process testing, including particle size, blend uniformity, distribution, and color analysis.
• Identify formulation or processing deviations and implement real-time corrective actions, including adjusting fillers or excipients and sending material back for re-blending when necessary.
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and scale-up challenges during product development and commercialization.
• Support benchtop, pilot, and manufacturing-scale batches with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure smooth production flow and timely batch release decisions.
• Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously, maintaining accurate and real-time project documentation to meet deadlines.

Required Experience/Skills of the R&D Scientist (Formulation & Manufacturing Support):

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience working with solid dosage forms.
• Strong understanding of formulation principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to evaluate in-process data and make timely, sound formulation decisions.
• Comfort working on the manufacturing floor in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, SOPs, and documentation requirements.

Preferred Experience/Skills of the R&D Scientist (Formulation & Manufacturing Support):

• Experience in dietary supplement, food, or beverage manufacturing.
• Familiarity with scale-up and commercialization activities.
• Experience supporting high-volume or multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, food, or a related science is required.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K).
• Paid time off: 15 days annually, accrued during the first.

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Position ID: 159681